Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Prime Healthcare; Riverdale (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Full-time employment

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking an Emergency Department RN to provide urgent and critical care in a fast-paced ER. The ER nurse role emphasizes rapid assessment, timely interventions, and patient education.

The night-shift position runs 12 hours from 7:00pm to 7:00am with a differential pay of $3.50–$5.00. Requires active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and ER/acute care experience; CEN preferred. A strong team delivering high-quality emergency services is key.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days on hire and maintained.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days on hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER/acute care hospital RN experience; ER setting preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and triage to prioritize care.
• Provide direct care including meds, procedures, vitals, pain management.
• Assist with life-saving interventions (ACLS, PALS, trauma) as needed.
• Remain calm and effective while caring for multiple patients.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and discharge.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Arrhythmia Interpretation

ER/acute care experience

CEN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights ($3.50 - $5.00 differential in pay)

Employment Type: Full Time Nights

Hours: 12-hour shift – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

We are seeking an Emergency Department RN, also referred to as an Emergency Room RN (ER RN) or Emergency Services RN (ES-RN). The Emergency Department RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

Responsibilities

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, Telemetry or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain
• In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care
• Manage high‑stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf